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Saturday, September 4, 2010

Sweet Raspberry Tea - Pink Saturday

From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...For many of us this weekend marks the end of summer. Calendars and alarm clocks are waiting to reclaim their rightful places in our lives, but before we cede territory to them there is still time for one last barbecue or a trip to the beach. Bob and I plan to head to the coast and enjoy the lovely sea breezes on what promises to be a gorgeous weekend. I suspect polar expeditions have made it to the top of the world with fewer provisions that we pack for our trek to the ocean. I've just filled a thermos with our favorite sweet tea and thought you might enjoy it as well. It really is easy to make and if you prefer a more adult version of this old favorite, I can heartily recommend the addition of a splash or two of orange vodka. One caution. Be sure to strain the tea before serving. Raspberry seeds can spoil the tea. Here's the recipe.
Sweet Raspberry Tea...from the kitchen of One Perfect BiteIngredients
5 bags raspberry zinger tea
6 cups water
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1/2 pint raspberries
1 lime, cut into wedges
Mint sprigs or stemmed cherries

Directions
1) Place tea bags in a 2-quart bowl. Bring 6 cups water to a boil and pour over tea bags. Let sit until water is room temperature. Discard tea bags.
2) Meanwhile, combine sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat. Add raspberries and allow syrup to come to room temperature. Strain syrup into tea. Put ice into 4 (12-ounce) glasses. Squeeze a lime wedge into each glass. Pour sugared tea over ice cubes. Garnish with mint or cherries if desired. Yield: 4 servings.

My husband would love this tea. I think I will make it tomorrow for his day after his birthday treat.

If you like Red Zinzer, Mary, you may enjoy my favorite company beverage. In the morning, open a 2 litre bottle of any clear soda (7Up etc.)Push two Red Zinger tea bags into the bottle. Put the lid back on and refrigerate. It turns a beautiful pink and the flavor is amazing. People also think it is something very fancy, but it is so easy.

If it's got raspberries in it, I'm all for it! Raspberry tea, lemonade, anything! What a great drink to say goodbye to summer with! (hard to believe summer is ending for so many when it's still in the 100's here!!) Have a fantastic day, Mary!

Sob..sob...summer is over :D I can feel the weather getting cold fast and the days getting shorter. But your pink refreshing drink brings smiles to me :D I think colour does play psychology...haha. Hope you have a lovely weekend. Mary

I hope you enjoy your weekend on the coast! I'm quite jealous and not afraid to admit it. Feel some beach sand in your toes for those of us who only dream about it (for another 9 months but who's counting). LOL

Happy Pink Saturday Mary Sweetie...What a beautiful pink share today. I love this recipe, and I think it has inspired me to give a try. Sounds so yummy and I do love raspberries. I'll keep you posted on what everybody thinks for the BBQ on Monday. Our last BIG swim of the season.

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